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Roselle Park

New Jersey · 13,297 residents · 1.225 sq mi
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Roselle Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,297
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,855 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,923
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,717 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,566
+27%since 2000
from $24,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+88%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(9,397)
Black2.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(2,170)
Asian9%(1,199)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(7,405)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(7,261)
Black5.2%(697)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(3,809)
Asian10.1%(1,337)
Other2.2%(298)
Diversity Score76.6%(10,181)
Diversity Score
77
+37%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

Roselle Park, New Jersey has about 13,297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Roselle Park, New Jersey earns about $61,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roselle Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Roselle Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $342,300, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Roselle Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Roselle Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roselle Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roselle Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 492 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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